cabinetmaker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

Custom cabinet shop

Tasks

Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components

Prepare specifications of custom-made cabinets that maximize storage

Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.

Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made

Operate CADD and other computer software systems

Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints

Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics

Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products

Maintain clean and safe work environment

Supervise other workers

Estimate costs and materials

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week